by Jim Smith | Jan 13, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Here you leave today and enter the world of yesterday, tomorrow, and fantasy.” – Walt Disney, July 17, 1955 Disney Parks have long been known for providing a wholesome, family-friendly experience for all who enter the magical gates. Walt always wanted to offer...
by Jim Smith | Jan 6, 2022 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
The American public has long had a fascination with the friendly skies. From the early days of the Wright Brothers through the supersonic age of highways in the sky, people have had a romantic relationship with air travel. Come fly with us today as we visit two of...
by Jim Smith | Dec 7, 2021 | Disney, Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
“Got a whale of a tale to tell you, lads, a whale of a tale or two ’bout the flappin’ fish and the girls I’ve loved, On nights like this with the moon above, A whale of a tale, and it’s so true, I swear by my tattoo” – Kirk Douglas...
by Jim Smith | Nov 17, 2021 | Bits & Pieces, Disney, Media
Disney has partnered with Minecraft to issue a Magic Kingdom downloadable content (DLC) pack to celebrate the park’s 50th anniversary. Per today’s post on Disney Parks Blog, the game pack will replicate the Magic Kingdom park. The game pack is full of familiar iconic...
by Jim Smith | Nov 15, 2021 | Disney, Disney Spotlight Series, Extinct Disney Attractions
If you could see close in my eyes, the American flag is waving in both of them and up my spine is growing this red, white and blue stripe.” – Walt Disney Walt Disney may have been a master of fantasy, but his morals and values were rooted deeply in the history of the...